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Thus did Christopher enter the service of Roxhythe against his will, against his inner promptings. When once the step was taken, he resolutely choked the warning voice within him, and refused to reconsider his decision.
He took up his position as secretary within the week, and busied himself most conscientiously with his master's private affairs. For the most part they were trivial enough, leaving him plenty of time in which to amuse himself.